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Why Are Toilets and Restrooms Called "WC"?
History
"WC," an abbreviation for "Water Closet," originated in England during the 19th century. As indoor p... Read more
What Does "Dead Stick" Mean?
Aviation
"Dead stick" refers to flying an aircraft without engine power, often after an engine failure. The t... Read more
When Was SpaceX's First Starship Flight?
Space
SpaceX's first Integrated Starship (Starship + Super Heavy Booster) flight took place on A... Read more
How deep is the biggest hole?
Science
The Kola Superdeep Borehole, located in Russia, is the world's deepest man-made hole, reaching a dep... Read more
How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
Buildings
The Eiffel Tower is currently 330 meters (1,083 feet) tall. This height was achieved on March 15, 20... Read more
What types of metal armour did Knights wear?
History
Medieval knights wore different types of metal armor to protect themselves. Early on, they used chai... Read more
What is the closest habitable planet?
Space
Wolf 1061c, thought to be a super-Earth exoplanet is believed to be the closest habitable planet. ... Read more
What was the first youtube video
Technology
The first YouTube video is titled "Me at the zoo", uploaded by one of YouTube's co-founders, Jawed K... Read more
How much oil for Honda Click?
Motorcycles
The Honda Click requires 0.8L of 10W30 engine oil meeting API Classification SJ or higher. A... Read more
How Deep Can Fish Finders and Depth Finders Go?
Marine
Most modern general purpose CHIRP depth and fish finders can reliably operate down to ~900ft (274m).... Read more